Federal Register
Vol. 75, No. 45
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Vol. 75, No. 45
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
There are 8 announcements in this issue
1. WATER - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Questionnaire for Steam Electric Power Generating Effluent Guidelines (New); EPA ICR No. 2368.01, OMB Control No. 2040-NEW
2. REMED - NF. EPA. FY2010 Supplemental Funding for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grantees
3. AIR - ND. EPA. Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Request for Nominations to the CAAAC
4. ENERGY/Efficiency - FR. DOE. Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedure for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts (Active and Standby Modes) and Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Requirements for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Final Rule and Notice
5. ENERGY/Efficiency - FR. DOE. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Small Electric Motors
6. HAZ/Nuclear - NM. DOE. Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future
7. HAZ, TRANSPORTATION - FR. DOT/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Hazardous Materials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation Security Plan Requirements
8. WATER, GLAKES - FR. DOT/Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
CODES USED: THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT & ISSUE AREA.
REPORTING FORMAT: ISSUE CODE - TYPE CODE. AGENCY. ANNOUNCEMENT.
ISSUE CODES: AIR - Air; ALL - Cross-Media, ecosystems, Env. Justice; CLIMATE - Climate Change, Global Warming; DRINK - Drinking Water, SDWA, Underground Injection; ENERGY - Energy; GLAKES - Great Lakes; HAZ - Hazardous Waste, RCRA, HSWA, DOT/RSPA, Some Nuclear (NRC); LAND - Land Use, Forests; P2 - Pollution Prevention, Sustainability, Recycling, Pjt. XL; REMED - Remediation, Brownfields, Superfund; TANKS - AST, UST; TOXICS = Toxics, TRI, TSCA, Pesticides, Risks, RTK; TRANSPORT - Transportation; SOLID - Solid Waste, RCRA Subtitle D; WATER - Surface Water, NPS, NPDES, Wetlands; WILDLIFE = Wildlife, Biodiversity, Endangered Species.
TYPE CODES: ANPR - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; FR - Final Rule; FRD - Direct final rule; FRI - Interim final rule; ICR - Information Collection Request; ND - Notice of data, information, reports, etc. availability; NF - Notice of Fuding Opportunity; NM - Notice of Meeting; NS - Notice of administrative/court settlement; PR - Proposed Rule; ROD - Record of decision.
ANNOUNCEMENT 1
Subject: WATER - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Questionnaire for Steam Electric
Power Generating Effluent Guidelines (New); EPA ICR No. 2368.01, OMB Control No. 2040-NEW
[Federal Register: March 9, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 45)]
[Notices]
[Page 10791-10793]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0819; FRL-9124-7]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Questionnaire for Steam Electric
Power Generating Effluent Guidelines (New); EPA ICR No. 2368.01, OMB
Control No. 2040-NEW
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information
Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request for a new
collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of
the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before April 8, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-
2009-0819, to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to ow-docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA
Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Docket, Mailcode
28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB
by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jezebele Alicea-Virella,
Engineering and Analysis Division (4303T), Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number: 202-566-1755; e-mail address: Alicea.Jezebele@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 10791-10793]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0819; FRL-9124-7]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Questionnaire for Steam Electric
Power Generating Effluent Guidelines (New); EPA ICR No. 2368.01, OMB
Control No. 2040-NEW
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information
Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request for a new
collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of
the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before April 8, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-
2009-0819, to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by e-mail to ow-docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA
Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Docket, Mailcode
28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB
by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jezebele Alicea-Virella,
Engineering and Analysis Division (4303T), Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone
number: 202-566-1755; e-mail address: Alicea.Jezebele@epa.gov.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: REMED - NF. EPA. FY2010 Supplemental Funding for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grantees
[Federal Register: March 9, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 45)]
[Notices]
[Page 10793-10794]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9124-3]
FY2010 Supplemental Funding for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
(RLF) Grantees
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of the Availability of Funds.
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SUMMARY: EPA's Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR)
plans to make available approximately $8 million to supplementally fund
Revolving Loan Fund capitalization grants previously awarded
competitively under section 104(k)(3) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42
U.S.C. 9604(k)(3). Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund (BCRLF)
pilots awarded under section 104(d)(1) of CERCLA that have not
transitioned to section 104(k)(3) grants are not eligible to apply for
these funds. EPA will consider awarding supplemental funding only to
RLF grantees who have demonstrated an ability to deliver programmatic
results by making at least one loan or subgrant. The award of these
funds is based on the criteria described at CERCLA 104(k)(4)(A)(ii).
The Agency is now accepting requests for supplemental funding from
RLF grantees. Requests for funding must be submitted to the appropriate
EPA Regional Brownfields Coordinator (listed below) by [insert date 30
days from date of publication]. Funding requests for hazardous
substances and/or petroleum funding will be accepted. Specific
information on submitting a request for RLF supplemental funding is
described below and additional information may be obtained by
contacting the EPA Regional Brownfields Coordinator.
DATES: This action is effective March 9, 2010.
ADDRESSES: A request for supplemental funding must be in the form of a
letter addressed to the appropriate Regional Brownfields Coordinator
with a copy to Diane Kelley, USEPA Region I, 5 Post Office Square,
Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109-3912. See listing below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Kelley, U.S. EPA, Region I,
(617) 918-1424 or the appropriate Brownfields Regional Coordinator.
[Notices]
[Page 10793-10794]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9124-3]
FY2010 Supplemental Funding for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
(RLF) Grantees
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of the Availability of Funds.
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SUMMARY: EPA's Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR)
plans to make available approximately $8 million to supplementally fund
Revolving Loan Fund capitalization grants previously awarded
competitively under section 104(k)(3) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42
U.S.C. 9604(k)(3). Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund (BCRLF)
pilots awarded under section 104(d)(1) of CERCLA that have not
transitioned to section 104(k)(3) grants are not eligible to apply for
these funds. EPA will consider awarding supplemental funding only to
RLF grantees who have demonstrated an ability to deliver programmatic
results by making at least one loan or subgrant. The award of these
funds is based on the criteria described at CERCLA 104(k)(4)(A)(ii).
The Agency is now accepting requests for supplemental funding from
RLF grantees. Requests for funding must be submitted to the appropriate
EPA Regional Brownfields Coordinator (listed below) by [insert date 30
days from date of publication]. Funding requests for hazardous
substances and/or petroleum funding will be accepted. Specific
information on submitting a request for RLF supplemental funding is
described below and additional information may be obtained by
contacting the EPA Regional Brownfields Coordinator.
DATES: This action is effective March 9, 2010.
ADDRESSES: A request for supplemental funding must be in the form of a
letter addressed to the appropriate Regional Brownfields Coordinator
with a copy to Diane Kelley, USEPA Region I, 5 Post Office Square,
Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109-3912. See listing below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Kelley, U.S. EPA, Region I,
(617) 918-1424 or the appropriate Brownfields Regional Coordinator.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: AIR - ND. EPA. Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Request for Nominations to the CAAAC
[Federal Register: March 9, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 45)]
[Notices]
[Page 10794]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9124-6]
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Request for Nominations
to the CAAAC
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to
provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The
Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical scientific, and
enforcement policy issues.
Request for Nominations: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) invites nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for
appointments to the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee and its
subcommittees. Suggested deadline for receiving nominations is April 9,
2010. Appointments will be made by the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency. Appointments for the full CAAAC
committee are expected to be announced in the summer of 2010. Nominee's
qualifications will be assessed under the mandates of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, which requires Committees to maintain diversity
across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and groups.
Nominations for membership must include a resume describing the
professional and educational qualifications of the nominee as well as
community-based experience. Contact details should include full name
and title, business mailing address, telephone, fax, and e-mail
address. A supporting letter of endorsement is encouraged but not
required.
ADDRESSES: Submit nomination materials to: Pat Childers, Designated
Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, US EPA (6102A) 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20004, T: 202 564-1082, F: 202 564-
1352, e-mail childers.pat@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION concerning the CAAAC, please contact Pat
Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, US EPA (202) 564-1082, FAX (202)
564-1352 or by mail at US EPA, Office of Air and Radiation (Mail code
6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004.
Additional Information on CAAAC and its Subcommittees can be found on
the CAAAC Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
[Notices]
[Page 10794]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9124-6]
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Request for Nominations
to the CAAAC
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to
provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The
Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical scientific, and
enforcement policy issues.
Request for Nominations: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) invites nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for
appointments to the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee and its
subcommittees. Suggested deadline for receiving nominations is April 9,
2010. Appointments will be made by the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency. Appointments for the full CAAAC
committee are expected to be announced in the summer of 2010. Nominee's
qualifications will be assessed under the mandates of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, which requires Committees to maintain diversity
across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and groups.
Nominations for membership must include a resume describing the
professional and educational qualifications of the nominee as well as
community-based experience. Contact details should include full name
and title, business mailing address, telephone, fax, and e-mail
address. A supporting letter of endorsement is encouraged but not
required.
ADDRESSES: Submit nomination materials to: Pat Childers, Designated
Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, US EPA (6102A) 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20004, T: 202 564-1082, F: 202 564-
1352, e-mail childers.pat@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION concerning the CAAAC, please contact Pat
Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, US EPA (202) 564-1082, FAX (202)
564-1352 or by mail at US EPA, Office of Air and Radiation (Mail code
6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004.
Additional Information on CAAAC and its Subcommittees can be found on
the CAAAC Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: ENERGY/Efficiency - FR. DOE. Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedure for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts (Active and Standby Modes) and Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request;
Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Requirements for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Final Rule and Notice
[Federal Register: March 9, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 45)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10949-10971]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0017]
RIN 1904-AB87
Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial
Equipment: Test Procedure for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts (Active and
Standby Modes) and Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request;
Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Requirements for Consumer
Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Final Rule
and Notice
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is establishing metal
halide lamp ballast test procedures in today's final rule by which
manufacturers will demonstrate compliance with the metal halide lamp
fixture energy conservation standards mandated by the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended. These test procedures are based
primarily on and incorporate by reference provisions of American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard C82.6-2005, ``Ballasts for
High-Intensity Discharge Lamps--Methods of Measurement.'' As further
required by EPCA, DOE is establishing a test method for measuring
standby mode power consumption and explaining why off mode power
consumption does not apply to metal halide lamp ballasts. The test
procedures' standby mode provisions are based on the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301, ``Household
electrical appliances--Measurement of standby power.'' This rule also
adopts a number of definitions for key terms.
DATES: These test procedures are effective on April 8, 2010. The
incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this rule
is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 8,
2010.
ADDRESSES: You may review copies of all materials related to this
rulemaking at the U.S. Department of Energy, Resource Room of the
Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 600,
Washington, DC, (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards
at the above telephone number for additional information regarding
visiting the Resource Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda Graves, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-1851. E-mail:
Linda.Graves@ee.doe.gov.
For legal issues, contact Mr. Eric Stas, U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of the General Counsel, GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-9507. E-mail:
Eric.Stas@hq.doe.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10949-10971]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0017]
RIN 1904-AB87
Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial
Equipment: Test Procedure for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts (Active and
Standby Modes) and Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request;
Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Requirements for Consumer
Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Final Rule
and Notice
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is establishing metal
halide lamp ballast test procedures in today's final rule by which
manufacturers will demonstrate compliance with the metal halide lamp
fixture energy conservation standards mandated by the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended. These test procedures are based
primarily on and incorporate by reference provisions of American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard C82.6-2005, ``Ballasts for
High-Intensity Discharge Lamps--Methods of Measurement.'' As further
required by EPCA, DOE is establishing a test method for measuring
standby mode power consumption and explaining why off mode power
consumption does not apply to metal halide lamp ballasts. The test
procedures' standby mode provisions are based on the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301, ``Household
electrical appliances--Measurement of standby power.'' This rule also
adopts a number of definitions for key terms.
DATES: These test procedures are effective on April 8, 2010. The
incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this rule
is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 8,
2010.
ADDRESSES: You may review copies of all materials related to this
rulemaking at the U.S. Department of Energy, Resource Room of the
Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 600,
Washington, DC, (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards
at the above telephone number for additional information regarding
visiting the Resource Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda Graves, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-1851. E-mail:
Linda.Graves@ee.doe.gov.
For legal issues, contact Mr. Eric Stas, U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of the General Counsel, GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-9507. E-mail:
Eric.Stas@hq.doe.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: ENERGY/Efficiency - FR. DOE. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Small Electric Motors
[Federal Register: March 9, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 45)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10873-10948]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket Number EERE-2007-BT-STD-0007]
RIN 1904-AB70
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for
Small Electric Motors
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is adopting energy
conservation standards for small electric motors. DOE has determined
that these standards will result in significant conservation of energy,
and are technologically feasible and economically justified.
DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of this rule is April 8,
2010. The standards established in today's final rule will be
applicable starting March 9, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to read background documents, the
technical support document, transcripts of the public meetings in this
proceeding, or comments received, visit the U.S. Department of Energy,
Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza,
SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call
Ms. Brenda Edwards at the above telephone number for additional
information regarding visiting the Resource Room. (Note: DOE's Freedom
of Information Reading Room no longer houses rulemaking materials.) You
may also obtain copies of certain previous rulemaking documents in this
proceeding (i.e., framework document, notice of public meeting and
availability of preliminary technical support document, notice of
proposed rulemaking, draft analyses, public meeting materials, and
related test procedure documents from the Office of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy's Web site at http://www.eere.energy.gov/
buildings/appliance_standards/commercial/small_electric_
motors.html).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James Raba, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585-0121, (202) 586-8654, e-mail: Jim.Raba@ee.doe.gov.
Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of General
Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585,
(202) 586-8145, e-mail: Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10873-10948]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 431
[Docket Number EERE-2007-BT-STD-0007]
RIN 1904-AB70
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for
Small Electric Motors
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is adopting energy
conservation standards for small electric motors. DOE has determined
that these standards will result in significant conservation of energy,
and are technologically feasible and economically justified.
DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of this rule is April 8,
2010. The standards established in today's final rule will be
applicable starting March 9, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to read background documents, the
technical support document, transcripts of the public meetings in this
proceeding, or comments received, visit the U.S. Department of Energy,
Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza,
SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call
Ms. Brenda Edwards at the above telephone number for additional
information regarding visiting the Resource Room. (Note: DOE's Freedom
of Information Reading Room no longer houses rulemaking materials.) You
may also obtain copies of certain previous rulemaking documents in this
proceeding (i.e., framework document, notice of public meeting and
availability of preliminary technical support document, notice of
proposed rulemaking, draft analyses, public meeting materials, and
related test procedure documents from the Office of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy's Web site at http://www.eere.energy.gov/
buildings/appliance_standards/commercial/small_electric_
motors.html).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James Raba, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585-0121, (202) 586-8654, e-mail: Jim.Raba@ee.doe.gov.
Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of General
Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585,
(202) 586-8145, e-mail: Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 6
Subject: HAZ/Nuclear - NM. DOE. Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future
[Federal Register: March 9, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 45)]
[Notices]
[Page 10791]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Blue Ribbon
Commission on America's Nuclear Future (the Commission). The Commission
was organized pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L.
94-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). The Act requires that agencies publish
these notices in the Federal Register. The Charter of the Commission
can be found at http://www.energy.gov/news/documents/BRC_Charter.pdf.
DATES: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, March 26, 2010,
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Willard Intercontinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Washington, DC 20004, (202) 628-9100.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy A. Frazier, Designated Federal
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-4243 or facsimile (202) 586-
0544; e-mail CommissionDFO @nuclear.energy.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 10791]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Blue Ribbon
Commission on America's Nuclear Future (the Commission). The Commission
was organized pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L.
94-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). The Act requires that agencies publish
these notices in the Federal Register. The Charter of the Commission
can be found at http://www.energy.gov/news/documents/BRC_Charter.pdf.
DATES: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, March 26, 2010,
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Willard Intercontinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Washington, DC 20004, (202) 628-9100.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy A. Frazier, Designated Federal
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-4243 or facsimile (202) 586-
0544; e-mail CommissionDFO @nuclear.energy.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 7
Subject: HAZ, TRANSPORTATION - FR. DOT/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Hazardous Materials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation Security Plan Requirements
[Federal Register: March 9, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 45)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10973-10989]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
49 CFR Part 172
[Docket No. PHMSA-06-25885 (HM-232F)]
RIN 2137-AE22
Hazardous Materials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation
Security Plan Requirements
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: PHMSA, in consultation with the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is
modifying current security plan requirements applicable to the
commercial transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, vessel,
and highway. Based on an evaluation of the security threats associated
with specific types and quantities of hazardous materials, the final
rule narrows the list of materials subject to security plan
requirements and reduces associated regulatory costs and paperwork
burden. The final rule also clarifies certain requirements related to
security planning, training, and documentation.
DATES: Effective date: This final rule is effective October 1, 2010.
Voluntary compliance date: Voluntary compliance with all the
amendments in this final rule is authorized as of April 8, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Gorsky or Ben Supko, Office of
Hazardous Materials Standards, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, 202-366-8553.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10973-10989]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
49 CFR Part 172
[Docket No. PHMSA-06-25885 (HM-232F)]
RIN 2137-AE22
Hazardous Materials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation
Security Plan Requirements
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: PHMSA, in consultation with the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is
modifying current security plan requirements applicable to the
commercial transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, vessel,
and highway. Based on an evaluation of the security threats associated
with specific types and quantities of hazardous materials, the final
rule narrows the list of materials subject to security plan
requirements and reduces associated regulatory costs and paperwork
burden. The final rule also clarifies certain requirements related to
security planning, training, and documentation.
DATES: Effective date: This final rule is effective October 1, 2010.
Voluntary compliance date: Voluntary compliance with all the
amendments in this final rule is authorized as of April 8, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Gorsky or Ben Supko, Office of
Hazardous Materials Standards, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, 202-366-8553.
ANNOUNCEMENT 8
Subject: WATER, GLAKES - FR. DOT/Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
[Federal Register: March 9, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 45)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10688-10690]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
33 CFR Part 401
[Docket No. SLSDC-2010-0001]
RIN 2135-AA30
Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, DOT.
ACTION: Final Rule.
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SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and
the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under
international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the
St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in
Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the
SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the
Seaway Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes will
update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition
of Vessels; Radio Communications; and General. These amendments are
necessary to take account of updated procedures and will enhance the
safety of transits through the Seaway. Several of the proposed
amendments are merely editorial or for clarification of existing
requirements.
DATES: The final rule is effective March 9, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel,
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street,
Massena, New York 13662; 315-64-3200.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10688-10690]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
33 CFR Part 401
[Docket No. SLSDC-2010-0001]
RIN 2135-AA30
Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, DOT.
ACTION: Final Rule.
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SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and
the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under
international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the
St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in
Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the
SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the
Seaway Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes will
update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition
of Vessels; Radio Communications; and General. These amendments are
necessary to take account of updated procedures and will enhance the
safety of transits through the Seaway. Several of the proposed
amendments are merely editorial or for clarification of existing
requirements.
DATES: The final rule is effective March 9, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel,
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street,
Massena, New York 13662; 315-64-3200.
